Independence
City
Location of the city of Independencewithin Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Independence
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°1′3″N 93°41′58″W / 45.01750°N 93.69944°W / 45.01750; -93.69944
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Government
 • MayorMarvin Johnson
Area
[1]
 • City34.58 sq mi (89.55 km2)
 • Land32.43 sq mi (84.00 km2)
 • Water2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City3,755
 • Density115.78/sq mi (44.70/km2)
 • Metro
3,279,833
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP codes
55357, 55359
Area code763
FIPS code27-30842[2]
GNIS feature ID0645396[3]
Websitehttps://www.ci.independence.mn.us

Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.

The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census.[4] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.56 square miles (89.51 km2), of which 32.37 square miles (83.84 km2) is land and 2.19 square miles (5.67 km2) is water.[5] Independence is 24 miles west of Minneapolis.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860223—
1870502125.1%
188084267.7%
18901,03522.9%
19001,36832.2%
19101,4274.3%
19201,269−11.1%
19301,184−6.7%
19401,2071.9%
19501,203−0.3%
19601,44620.2%
19701,99337.8%
19802,64032.5%
19902,8226.9%
20003,23614.7%
20103,5048.3%
20203,7557.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 3,504 people, 1,241 households, and 1,009 families living in the city. The population density was 108.2 inhabitants per square mile (41.8/km2). There were 1,305 housing units at an average density of 40.3 per square mile (15.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,241 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 45.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,236 people, 1,088 households, and 908 families living in the city. The population density was 99.3 inhabitants per square mile (38.3/km2). There were 1,115 housing units at an average density of 34.2 per square mile (13.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, 0.09% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,088 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $79,126, and the median income for a family was $82,143. Males had a median income of $50,793 versus $40,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,753. About 0.8% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Independence has been a Republican jurisdiction in Minnesota in recent years. The city has voted for every Republican presidential nominee since 1980, with the last five campaigns carrying the town by a margin of over 25 points each.

Politics

Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results[8]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 57.7% 1,545 40.3% 1,080 2.0% 564
2016 58.6% 1,428 32.5% 793 8.9% 216
2012 65.3% 1,593 33.8% 825 0.9% 23
2008 63.1% 1,463 35.1% 813 1.8% 41
2004 66.0% 1,516 32.9% 755 1.1% 25
2000 61.5% 1,180 32.0% 615 6.5% 125
1996 48.4% 780 38.5% 621 13.1% 211
1992 42.4% 704 28.3% 469 29.3% 487
1988 57.8% 846 42.2% 617 0.0% 0
1984 62.7% 860 37.3% 511 0.0% 0
1980 49.7% 655 40.9% 539 9.4% 123
1976 46.7% 551 50.7% 598 2.6% 31
1972 58.1% 547 40.1% 377 1.8% 17
1968 47.0% 373 47.7% 379 5.3% 42
1964 49.9% 328 49.8% 327 0.3% 2
1960 58.9% 369 41.0% 257 0.1% 1

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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